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White Salmon, WA — ZIP 98672

Population: 7,390 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98672 (White Salmon, WA) is $708,001 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $807,500 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,800/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$708,001

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$708,001
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+105.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$729,877
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$807,500
Median list price
$890,000
Median price per sqft
$415
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
29
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,800/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,008/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,106/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,888/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,965/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.7 : 1
Schools include
Columbia High School, Hulan L Whitson Elem, Wayne M Henkle Middle School, White Salmon Academy, Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Union Pacific Railroad Co. Tie-Treating Plant (19.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
23
Days with Good air quality
77
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Port Elsner Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SKYLINE HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+152 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,467
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,313
Average weekly wage
$1,271
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 98672State medianUS median
Median home value$708,001$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$807,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,800/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,467$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 98672?
$708,001.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98672?
$807,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98672?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98672?
Typical rent: $2,800/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98672?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98672?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98672?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98672?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98672?
5 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98672?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98672?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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